Executive Power and Court Battles
D.C. Circuit blocks EPA from canceling $20B in climate grants, reaffirming Congress controls appropriations—major separation-of-powers win. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Miller outlines new executive orders on birthright citizenship after Supreme Court setback, targeting foreign lobbyists' children and birth tourism. Ongoing battles include Rogoff lawsuit, grant politicization, and challenges to executive authority over trade and immigration.
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Updated Aug 9, 2026